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2026 Western Relays cancelled
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2026 Western Relays cancelled
January 9 12:41 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The iconic Western Relays has been cancelled due to the uncertainty surrounding the availability of the track at GC Foster Sports ...
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Jolyan Silvera murder trial set to begin Monday
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Jolyan Silvera murder trial set to begin Monday
BY JASON CROSS Observer staff reporter crossj@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 9 12:17 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jolyan Silvera heard confirmation in the Home Circuit Court in Kingston that his murder trial is set to begin on Monday. Silvera w...
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J’Calm releases sophomore album; Sean Paul and Tony Kelly among producers
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J’Calm releases sophomore album; Sean Paul and Tony Kelly among producers
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
January 9 11:42 AM
Singer J’Calm says it was intentional to collaborate with high-profile acts and producers for his sophomore album Emotions , which was released on Fri...
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Judge rejects no-case submission in Maitland murder trial
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Judge rejects no-case submission in Maitland murder trial
BY JASON CROSS Observer staff reporter crossj@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 9 11:32 AM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Justice Leighton Pusey has ruled in the Home Circuit Court in Kingston that Constable Noel Maitland has a case to answer in relati...
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Gov’t allocates $10 billion for hurricane relief and reconstruction
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Gov’t allocates $10 billion for hurricane relief and reconstruction
January 9 11:22 AM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Government has allocated $10 billion to provide relief, reconstruction and restoration grants to individuals whose homes were ...
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Over 2,000 entries as Purewater/R Danny/JC meet begins Friday
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Over 2,000 entries as Purewater/R Danny/JC meet begins Friday
January 9 10:12 AM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The 32nd staging of the two-day Purewater/R Danny Williams/JC Development Meet kicks off the 2026 athletics season on Friday at th...
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US reiterates OAS role in ensuring stability in Venezuela
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US reiterates OAS role in ensuring stability in Venezuela
January 9 09:58 AM
WASHINGTON, United States  (CMC) — The United States (US) has reiterated the importance of the Organisation of American States (OAS) as a forum for en...
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Seiveright welcomes strides made by ADSC in supporting local businesses
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Seiveright welcomes strides made by ADSC in supporting local businesses
January 9 08:34 AM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MIIC), Delano Seiveright, has welcomed strides made in public...
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Four charged following seizure of illegal gas cylinders in Hanover
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Four charged following seizure of illegal gas cylinders in Hanover
January 8, 2026
HANOVER, Jamaica—Four men, including a minor, have been arrested and charged in connection with the seizure of 280 illegal gas cylinders valued at $1....
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48-hour curfew imposed in sections of St Andrew South Police Division
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48-hour curfew imposed in sections of St Andrew South Police Division
January 8, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—A 48-hour curfew has been imposed in the St Andrew South Police Division. The curfew began at 6:00 pm on Thursday, January 8 and wil...
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St James police aim for below 50 murders this year
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St James police aim for below 50 murders this year
January 8, 2026
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Coming off another year of reductions in the murder figures, the St James police has revealed a new target for 2026. "We have a ta...
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S Hotel Montego Bay named best all-inclusive Caribbean resort by USA Today
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S Hotel Montego Bay named best all-inclusive Caribbean resort by USA Today
January 8, 2026
ST JAMES, Jamaica—Minister of Tourism Edmund Bartlett has lauded the achievement of S Hotel Montego Bay on being named the best all-inclusive Caribbea...
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Forex: $158.93 to one US dollar
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Forex: $158.93 to one US dollar
January 8, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Thursday, January 8, ended trading at $158.93, down by 44 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica...
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More than 400 earthquakes recorded in 2025
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More than 400 earthquakes recorded in 2025
January 8, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—More than 400 earthquakes were recorded in and around Jamaica in 2025 by the Earthquake Unit (EQU) located at the University of the ...
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DCS refutes claims of preventing attorneys access to inmate clients
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DCS refutes claims of preventing attorneys access to inmate clients
January 8, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) is refuting reports that it is preventing attorneys from adequately meeting with their...
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Westmoreland farmer, butcher charged for butchering without a licence
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Westmoreland farmer, butcher charged for butchering without a licence
January 8, 2026
HANOVER, Jamaica —A farmer and a butcher have both been charged for butchering without a licence under the Public Health (Butcher’s) Regulations, foll...
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Jamaica Coffee Exporters welcomes $120m allocation to resuscitate industry
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Jamaica Coffee Exporters welcomes $120m allocation to resuscitate industry
January 8, 2026
Chairman of the Jamaica Coffee Exporters Association (JCEA) Dr Norman Grant has welcomed the government's intervention and commitment to support the i...
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Gov’t to rehabilitate community infrastructure in Accompong
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Gov’t to rehabilitate community infrastructure in Accompong
January 8, 2026
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Prime Minister Andrew Holness, says the Government’s post-Hurricane Melissa recovery activities in Accompong, St Elizabeth, will g...
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96 per cent of schools in Region Three reopen for new term
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96 per cent of schools in Region Three reopen for new term
January 8, 2026
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Ninety- six per cent of schools in Region Three of the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information successfully reopened ...
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Rodent control programme being rolled out in Westmoreland
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Rodent control programme being rolled out in Westmoreland
January 8, 2026
ST JAMES, Jamaica — A comprehensive rodent control programme is to be implemented across several communities in Westmoreland as public health official...
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Jamaican appointed as chancellor of New York City public education system
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Jamaican appointed as chancellor of New York City public education system
January 8, 2026
NEW YORK, United States (CMC) — Bronx, New York Borough President Vanessa Gibson has welcomed New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s appointment of Jama...
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Ardenne Prep/Extension PTA executive resigns over school fee dispute
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Ardenne Prep/Extension PTA executive resigns over school fee dispute
January 8, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) executive body at Ardenne Preparatory and Extension High School has resigned with immediate e...
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Police identify men killed in fiery Trelawny crash
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Police identify men killed in fiery Trelawny crash
January 8, 2026
TRELAWNY, Jamaica — The police have confirmed the identities of the two men who died in a fiery motor vehicle crash along the North Coast Highway in T...
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Man arrested in $7 million overseas employment scam
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Man arrested in $7 million overseas employment scam
January 8, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The police have arrested and charged a 52-year-old man who was wanted in connection with an overseas employment scam that allegedl...
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‘Save yourselves!’
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‘Save yourselves!’
PM directs gunmen to shun criminality, acknowledges major crime reduction
BY RENAE OSBOURNE Observer staff reporter osbourner@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 8, 2026
‘Save yourselves!’
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Golding knocks muted international response to US actions
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Golding knocks muted international response to US actions
January 8, 2026
Golding knocks muted
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US plans to dictate Venezuela decisions and oil sales
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US plans to dictate Venezuela decisions and oil sales
January 8, 2026
US plans to dictate Venezuela decisions and oil sales
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Historic Manning’s School to benefit from 2026 National Leadership Prayer Breakfast
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Historic Manning’s School to benefit from 2026 National Leadership Prayer Breakfast
January 8, 2026
Historic Manning’s School to benefit from 2026 National Leadership Prayer Breakfast
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Educators welcome PEP changes
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Educators welcome PEP changes
Jerome Williams | Reporter 
January 8, 2026
Educators welcome PEP changes
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Call for special gang court
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Jason Cross | Reporter 
January 8, 2026
Call for special gang court
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Jolyan Silvera murder trial set to begin Monday
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Jolyan Silvera murder trial set to begin Monday
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jolyan Silvera heard confirmation in the Home Circuit Court in Kingston that his murder trial is set to begin on Monday. Silvera w...
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J’Calm releases sophomore album; Sean Paul and Tony Kelly among producers
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J’Calm releases sophomore album; Sean Paul and Tony Kelly among producers
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Singer J’Calm says it was intentional to collaborate with high-profile acts and producers for his sophomore album Emotions , which was released on Fri...
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Judge rejects no-case submission in Maitland murder trial
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Justice Leighton Pusey has ruled in the Home Circuit Court in Kingston that Constable Noel Maitland has a case to answer in relati...
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Gov’t allocates $10 billion for hurricane relief and reconstruction
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